Tuesday 16 February 2021

Focke-Wulf Fw 56

Focke-Wulf Fw 56 A Stösser [Sparrowhawk] advanced fighter trainer ??+J27, operated by a Luftwaffe pilot school. Location and exact date currently unknown.

Reflecting the change from the earlier standard silver livery typical for the Fw 56, this aircraft is likely camouflaged in the colours 71/70/65, or perhaps even simply in 70/65. In the process of applying the new camouflage, the frequently seen Focke-Wulf company logo on the center fuselage and the usual data table on the rear fuselage have been overpainted. Upper and lower sections of the small auxilliary vertical tail surfaces are neatly divided into light blue and dark green. (German Aviation 1919-1945 collection)